by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physics at WashU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WashU among the top schools in the country for physics, placing at #11 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 11 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in Missouri | 1 of 4 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 of 14 |
Here is each degree level available for physics at WashU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, Washington University in St Louis awarded 14 master’s degrees in physics.
WashU is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 1 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 9 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $70,008 | $70,008 |
| Fees | $646 | $646 |
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Among recent graduates, 50% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at WashU are White. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Washington University in St Louis conferred 11 doctoral degrees in physics.
WashU is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 1 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
Among recent graduates, 73% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at WashU were Non-Resident Alien. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at WashU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 15 |